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CSB releases video safety message highlighting the importance of safety measures in refineries
After the Tesoro accident, the CSB intends to make industrial places safer for workers The video highlights the CSB's ongoing investigation into the April 2,...
CSB team to uncover flash fire causes at Hoeganaes Corporation
Hoeganaes Corporation site which has witnessed flash fires since January is undergoing an investigation by CSB CSB investigations look into all aspects of...
CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso applauded NFPA for new technical committee
NFPA to establish a new technical committee U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) applauded NFPA for its recent decision to develop a comprehensive...
U.S Chemical Safety Board - A TIVA Award winner for safety videos
CSB receives Gold and Silver TIVA Peer Awards for Agency Safety Videos The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) received awards for two safety videos at the...
Educational Outreach Initiative from CSB
CSB’s task force continues to examine state regulations that require specific safeguards at oil and gas sites CSB again calls for increased...
New CSB safety message urges action against natural gas blows across all states
CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso  has connoted 'gas blow' as a very dangerous and fatal activity CSB is issuing letters to the other 49 states warning...
CSB Board discuss need to adopt new recommendations regarding natural gas
CSB recommendations are intended to minimize the danger of natural gas blows occuring at power plants U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Member Mark Griffon...
CSB names Dr. Daniel Horowitz as new Managing Director
Dr. Daniel Horowitz has been appointed as the new MD of U.S Chemical and Safety Board Dr. Moure-Eraso appointed Dr. Daniel Horowitz, longtime director of...
CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso congratulates Forrest County, Mississippi
Forrest County, has passed an ordinance requiring security measures around hazardous oil and gas sites CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso Congratulates...
Independent study on reducing inventory of toxic methyl isocyanate conducted by CSB
CSB started ANS study on reducing inventory toxic MIC The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has commenced a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study on the...
CSB conducting assessment of ammonia release at Millard Refrigerated Services in Alabama
Three member assessment team led by Johnnie Banks from CSB CSB Conducting Assessment of Ammonia Release at Millard Refrigerated Services South of Mobile,...
CSB releases final report on Xcel Energy hydroelectric plant fire accident
CSB found that inadequate fire protection and safety arrangements led to the fire accident in the water tunnel  US Chemical Safety Board (CSB)...
CSB recommends OSHA prohibit flammable gas blows during pipe-cleaning
Pipe-cleaning has claimed a number of lives in recent times  Statement by CSB chairperson Dr. Rafael Moure-Eraso has urged OSHA to adopt...
CSB Issues Report on 2009 Explosion at Veolia ES Technical Solutions, L.L.C.
The CSB report leads to improvement on the industrial safety standards The report on 2009 Explosion at Veolia ES technical solutions, LLC by Chemical Safety...
CSB Chairperson renews call for hot work safety in the wake of fatal accident
CSB is highly concerned about the hot work accidents which has taken toll of life and property According to information gathered by the CSB from the fire...
Chemical Safety Board appoints a new Chairman and Board Member
The newly appointed Chairman and Board Member will boost up the working of CSB Dr. Rafael Moure-Eraso has been confirmed and appointed as the new chairman of...
CSB approves urgent safety recommendations
CSB recommendations are meant for OSHA and NFPA after major mishap at Kleen Energy power plant U.S. Chemical Safety Board approved urgent safety...
Hazard evaluations and gas monitoring procedures featured in CSB's New Hot Work Safety Video
The new CSB video is entitled "Dangers of Hot Work" Hot work is defined as burning, welding, or similar spark-producing operations that can ignite fires...
CSB meeting to discuss fire safety codes following Kleen Energy accident
CSB meeting is free and open to the public so they can get a complete know how of chemical accidents The Sunshine Act Meeting will be held on June 28 at...
Survey shows causes for Kleen Energy explosion common across gas energy industry
39 respondents (63%) said their companies had at some time used flammable gas to blow out piping A CSB public meeting is planned next month in...